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Delores A. Shimmin

6/17/1939 - 8/31/2024

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Obituary For Delores A. Shimmin

KEWANEE – Delores A. Shimmin, 85, of Kewanee, died at 5:21 p.m., Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Hammond-Henry Hospital Long Term Care Living Center in Geneseo.

She was born June 17, 1939 in Kewanee, the daughter of Lawrence and Lucille (Bennett) Beyer. She married Robert J. Shimmin on July 28, 1957 in Kewanee and he preceded her in death on September 26, 2008. Survivors include her daughter, Rhonda (Brian) McKinstry of Grant Park, IL, two sons, Lawrence (Karen) Shimmin of Coal Valley and Michael (Melinda) Shimmin of Kewanee, AFS daughter, Barbara (Val) Lazzarina Adami of Brisbane, Australia; her grandchildren, Erica Ann (Todd) Tholl, Mackenzie Shimmin, Marshall (Caseelynn) Shimmin and Mitchell Shimmin, Patrick Hayes, Clayton and Shelby McKinstry and Val Adami Jr. and Nicholas Adami, a great-grandson, Chase Tholl, three sisters; Beverly (Dale) Williams of Kewanee, Mary (Ron) Keim of Moline and Bonnie (Dan) Thompson of Princeton and two step-sisters, Jeanne (Larry) Roller of Monticello and Bonnie Keeney of Texas. She was also preceded in death by her father and mother and stepfather, Lucille and Marvin Keeney and brother-in-law, Jerry Workman.

Delores graduated from Wethersfield High School in 1957. She had worked as a data processor for Kewanee Hospital. She was a member of the Church of Peace and the Peacemakers at the church. She enjoyed cooking and baking and was also a member of a card club for many years and loved playing cards with her friends. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother and cherished the time spent with them. She also enjoyed following her grandchildren and great grandchildren in all of their extracurricular activities.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, September 5 at Church of Peace in rural Kewanee with Pastor Andrew Christman officiating. A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the services at the church. The burial will be in the Garden of Peace Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Church of Peace or to Wethersfield School.

Services

5 Sep

Visitation

11:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Church of Peace 28358 N. 900 Ave. Kewanee, IL 61443 Get Directions »
5 Sep

Funeral Service

01:00 PM

Church of Peace 28358 N. 900 Ave. Kewanee, IL 61443 Get Directions »
5 Sep

Interment

02:00 PM

Garden of Peace Cemetery 28358 N. 900 Ave. Kewanee, IL 61443 Get Directions »
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  • 09/07/2024

    Norine Sis Lippens

    So very sorry for the family loss. I got to know Dee from working together years ago at Kewanee Hospital. Lately went to Physical Therapy at the same time. She was so proud of her grandchildren and spoke highly of them always. Thoughts & prayers & sympathy to all . Tom & Sis Lippens

  • 09/03/2024

    Adamson Jan

    Larry, Dale and I are so sorry for your loss. We will miss the visitation because we are out of town this week. Our prayers will certainly be with you and your family. May God's peace surround and comfort you, as only He can.

  • 09/03/2024

    Gloria Lazzarini

    My sincere sympathy to all. Will pray for you all and may she rest in peace! Gloria Lazzarini.

  • 09/02/2024

    Carol Ryan

    So sorry to hear of Delores passing. I worked with Delores for many years at the hospital. She was a wonderful lady. My prayers to all her family.

  • 09/02/2024

    Jill Kelman

  • 09/02/2024

    Jill Kelman

    Larry, Karen, Mike, Melinda and families, Your mom was a sweet lady and always had a smile for you. May your wonderful memories bring you comfort and peace. Sincerely, Irv and Jill Kelman

  • 09/02/2024

    Jill Kelman

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